circle

1 of 2

noun

cir·cle ˈsər-kəl How to pronounce circle (audio)

often attributive

: ring, halo

: a closed plane (see plane entry 6 sense 2b) curve every point of which is equidistant (see equidistant sense 1) from a fixed point within the curve

: the plane surface bounded by such a curve

archaic : the orbit of a celestial body

: something in the form of a circle or section of a circle: such as

: diadem

: an instrument of astronomical observation the graduated (see graduated sense 2a) limb of which consists of an entire circle

: a balcony or tier of seats in a theater

: a circle formed on the surface of a sphere by the intersection of a plane that passes through it

circle of latitude

: rotary sense 2

Traffic slowed down around the circle.

: an area of action or influence : realm

within the circle of probability

: cycle, round

the wheel has come full circle

: fallacious reasoning in which something to be demonstrated is covertly assumed

: a group of persons sharing a common interest or revolving about a common center

the sewing circle of her church

family circle

the gossip of court circles

political, social, and literary circles

: a territorial or administrative division or district

The province is divided into nine circles.

: a curving side street

lived on Kimberly Circle

: a circular course or path

The children ran in circles around the tree.

The conversation kept going in circles, and nothing got accomplished.

circle

2 of 2

verb

circled; circling ˈsər-k(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce circle (audio)

transitive verb

: to enclose in or as if in a circle

The teacher circled the misspelled words.

: to move or revolve around

satellites circling the earth

intransitive verb

: to move in or as if in a circle

The airplane circled around over the airport.

: circulate

thy name shall circle round the gaping throng

Lord Byron

: to circle around before making an attack

sharks circling in the water

: to describe or extend in a circle

the lighthouse sent out its slow steady circling beam

R. O. Bowen

circler

ˈsər-k(ə-)lər How to pronounce circle (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

Noun She drew a circle around the correct answer. We formed a circle around the campfire. He looked old and tired, with dark circles under his eyes. She has a large circle of friends. She is well-known in banking circles. Verb He circled his arms around his wife's waist. His arms circled around his wife's waist. She circled the correct answer. The pilot circled the airport before landing. The halfback circled to the left. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Michele is replacing Beanie Feldstein, who bowed out of the show earlier than expected, causing Gay Twitter and Broadway Twitter — which, as a Venn diagram, is basically a circle — to pack a hearty lunch and go on a speculation field day.

Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Susan Quinn, the chief executive of circle S studio, where Ms. Millard worked, said her company seeks to be flexible with workers.

Ray A. Smith, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Dua Lipa managed to find the perfect accessorizes for her outfit, a circle necklace covered in glittering details, and a pair of tall pointed heels with ankle ribbons in the same sea foam green.

Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 4 Sep. 2022 Coming full-circle in her career, Ferguson was ecstatic when she was given the opportunity to work with McQuarrie – who directed her favorite movie, The Usual Suspects.

Jodi Guglielmi, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2022 Several of her friends were outside watching the plane circle overhead.

Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2022 Larry O’Brien Trophy were in the winner’s circle to greet Slow Down Andy and Gutierrez after their wire-to-wire victory in the Del Mar Derby — for 3-year-olds at a 11/8 miles on the turf.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Time is a flat circle, as evidenced by Friedrich Nietzsche's doctrine of eternal recurrence, as well as the recent resurgence on social media of two-ingredient spinach pasta.

Ella Quittner, Bon Appétit, 17 Aug. 2022 The moon's distance from Earth changes throughout the month since its orbit isn't a perfect circle, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.

Kristen Rogers, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022

Verb

However, as is the case here, the two stars circle each other in their own orbits.

Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 2 Sep. 2022 The Targaryens sit atop the Iron Throne (which looks even cooler), dragons circle the city without citizens cowering in terror, and the 7 Kingdoms once again find themselves on the edge of a succession war.

Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 21 Aug. 2022 All these questions circle back to former president Trump and his political stature out of office.

Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 Vultures circle a cow carcass on a farm on the road to the Apyterewa territory.

Washington Post, 27 July 2022 Though no one lives close to the Valley of 10,000 Smokes, many thousands of people circle the globe in jet aircraft.

Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2022 Accessible only by boat on its own island, birds circle its steepled tops before resting in the crumbling church and graveyard built on one side.

Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 25 June 2022 Applicants must circle their gender on their resume — with only the options of male and female — as well as attach a photo of themselves, both of which could leave some LGBTQ job seekers vulnerable to hiring discrimination.

Angela Yang, NBC News, 1 June 2022 Race cars circle the city, careening onto the straightaway on Boulevard Albert 1er, which Dugué’s apartment overlooks.

Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

circle 1 of 2

noun

cir·cle ˈsər-kəl How to pronounce circle (audio)

: a line that is curved so that its ends meet and every point on the line is the same distance from the center

: something in the form of a circle or part of a circle

We gathered in a circle around the fireplace.

: cycle entry 1 sense 2, round

The wheel has come full circle.

: a group of people sharing a common interest

a reading circle

a circle of friends

circle

2 of 2

verb

circled; circling

: to form or draw a circle around

Circle the correct answers.

: to move or revolve around

Satellites circle the earth.

: to move in or as if in a circle

Vultures circled overhead.

单词	circling
释义	circle 1 of 2 noun cir·cle ˈsər-kəl often attributive 1 a : ring, halo b : a closed plane (see plane entry 6 sense 2b) curve every point of which is equidistant (see equidistant sense 1) from a fixed point within the curve c : the plane surface bounded by such a curve 2 archaic : the orbit of a celestial body 3 : something in the form of a circle or section of a circle: such as a : diadem b : an instrument of astronomical observation the graduated (see graduated sense 2a) limb of which consists of an entire circle c : a balcony or tier of seats in a theater d : a circle formed on the surface of a sphere by the intersection of a plane that passes through it circle of latitude e : rotary sense 2 Traffic slowed down around the circle. 4 : an area of action or influence : realm within the circle of probability 5 a : cycle, round the wheel has come full circle b : fallacious reasoning in which something to be demonstrated is covertly assumed 6 : a group of persons sharing a common interest or revolving about a common center the sewing circle of her church family circle the gossip of court circles political, social, and literary circles 7 : a territorial or administrative division or district The province is divided into nine circles. 8 : a curving side street lived on Kimberly Circle 9 : a circular course or path The children ran in circles around the tree. The conversation kept going in circles, and nothing got accomplished. Illustration of circle AB diameter; C center; CD CA CB radii; EKF arc on chord EF; EFKL (area) segment on chord EF; ACD (area) sector; GH secant; TPM tangent at point P; EKFBPDA circumference circle 2 of 2 verb circled; circling ˈsər-k(ə-)liŋ transitive verb 1 : to enclose in or as if in a circle The teacher circled the misspelled words. 2 : to move or revolve around satellites circling the earth intransitive verb 1 a : to move in or as if in a circle The airplane circled around over the airport. b : circulate thy name shall circle round the gaping throng Lord Byron c : to circle around before making an attack sharks circling in the water 2 : to describe or extend in a circle the lighthouse sent out its slow steady circling beam R. O. Bowen circler ˈsər-k(ə-)lər noun Synonyms Noun cirque ring round roundel Verb compass embrace encircle enclose inclose encompass environ gird girdle ring surround wreathe See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She drew a circle around the correct answer. We formed a circle around the campfire. He looked old and tired, with dark circles under his eyes. She has a large circle of friends. She is well-known in banking circles. Verb He circled his arms around his wife's waist. His arms circled around his wife's waist. She circled the correct answer. The pilot circled the airport before landing. The halfback circled to the left. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Michele is replacing Beanie Feldstein, who bowed out of the show earlier than expected, causing Gay Twitter and Broadway Twitter — which, as a Venn diagram, is basically a circle — to pack a hearty lunch and go on a speculation field day. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Susan Quinn, the chief executive of circle S studio, where Ms. Millard worked, said her company seeks to be flexible with workers. Ray A. Smith, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Dua Lipa managed to find the perfect accessorizes for her outfit, a circle necklace covered in glittering details, and a pair of tall pointed heels with ankle ribbons in the same sea foam green. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 4 Sep. 2022 Coming full-circle in her career, Ferguson was ecstatic when she was given the opportunity to work with McQuarrie – who directed her favorite movie, The Usual Suspects. Jodi Guglielmi, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2022 Several of her friends were outside watching the plane circle overhead. Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2022 Larry O’Brien Trophy were in the winner’s circle to greet Slow Down Andy and Gutierrez after their wire-to-wire victory in the Del Mar Derby — for 3-year-olds at a 11/8 miles on the turf. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Time is a flat circle, as evidenced by Friedrich Nietzsche's doctrine of eternal recurrence, as well as the recent resurgence on social media of two-ingredient spinach pasta. Ella Quittner, Bon Appétit, 17 Aug. 2022 The moon's distance from Earth changes throughout the month since its orbit isn't a perfect circle, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 Verb However, as is the case here, the two stars circle each other in their own orbits. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 2 Sep. 2022 The Targaryens sit atop the Iron Throne (which looks even cooler), dragons circle the city without citizens cowering in terror, and the 7 Kingdoms once again find themselves on the edge of a succession war. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 21 Aug. 2022 All these questions circle back to former president Trump and his political stature out of office. Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 Vultures circle a cow carcass on a farm on the road to the Apyterewa territory. Washington Post, 27 July 2022 Though no one lives close to the Valley of 10,000 Smokes, many thousands of people circle the globe in jet aircraft. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2022 Accessible only by boat on its own island, birds circle its steepled tops before resting in the crumbling church and graveyard built on one side. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 25 June 2022 Applicants must circle their gender on their resume — with only the options of male and female — as well as attach a photo of themselves, both of which could leave some LGBTQ job seekers vulnerable to hiring discrimination. Angela Yang, NBC News, 1 June 2022 Race cars circle the city, careening onto the straightaway on Boulevard Albert 1er, which Dugué’s apartment overlooks. Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English cercle, from Anglo-French, from Latin circulus, diminutive of circus circle, circus, from or akin to Greek krikos, kirkos ring; akin to Old English hring ring — more at ring First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing circle arctic circle antarctic circle circle back circle graph circle the/one's wagons dress circle full circle great circle inner circle parquet circle polar circle setting circle traffic circle vertical circle unit circle vicious circle virtuous circle winner's circle crop circle charmed circle parhelic circle hour circle quality circle See More arctic circle antarctic circle circle back circle graph circle the/one's wagons dress circle full circle great circle inner circle parquet circle polar circle setting circle traffic circle vertical circle unit circle vicious circle virtuous circle winner's circle crop circle charmed circle parhelic circle hour circle quality circle See More Kids Definition circle 1 of 2 noun cir·cle ˈsər-kəl 1 : a line that is curved so that its ends meet and every point on the line is the same distance from the center 2 : something in the form of a circle or part of a circle We gathered in a circle around the fireplace. 3 : cycle entry 1 sense 2, round The wheel has come full circle. 4 : a group of people sharing a common interest a reading circle a circle of friends circle 2 of 2 verb circled; circling 1 : to form or draw a circle around Circle the correct answers. 2 : to move or revolve around Satellites circle the earth. 3 : to move in or as if in a circle Vultures circled overhead. Medical Definition circle noun cir·cle ˈsər-kəl 1 a : a closed plane curve every point of which is equidistant from a fixed point within the curve b : the plane surface bounded by such a curve 2 : something (as an anatomical part) in the form of a circle or section of a circle an arterial circle see circle of willis circling 1 of 2 adjective as in swirling Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance swirling spiral spiraling looping zigzagging coiling spiralling coiled twisting corkscrew zigzag curving winding bending wandering indirect curved serpentine roundabout meandering twisted curling curled circuitous sinuous tortuous crooked curvy rambling windy jagged devious crazy uneven irregular Antonyms & Near Antonyms straight direct linear straightaway circling 2 of 2 verb present participle of circle 1 as in surrounding to form a circle around everyone circled the lectern and waited their turn to read from the Bible Synonyms & Similar Words surrounding encircling ringing encompassing enclosing embracing girdling environing girding wreathing compassing inclosing swarming circumscribing besieging walling entrenching closing in besetting cordoning (off) hemming (in) investing fencing (in) intrenching 2 as in orbiting to travel completely around with a look of extreme frustration, the commander circled the new recruit Synonyms & Similar Words orbiting encircling traversing crossing ringing rounding circumnavigating circuiting circumventing girdling circumambulating compassing perambulating
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